Enrollment
540
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Preston, ID
Preston Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Preston Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160096000612
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preston Jr High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Preston · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Preston Jr High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Preston, ID.
School address
District: Preston Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160096000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preston Jr High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preston Jr High School
Preston Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Preston, Idaho, enrolling 540 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 540 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 210 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 540 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Preston Joint District spends $8,397 per pupil, 30% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Preston Joint District also operates Preston High School (679 students) and Pioneer Elementary School (533 students) alongside Preston Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Preston Jr High School compares
Preston Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 27% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Idaho - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,397
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Preston Jr High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Preston Joint District, which includes Preston Jr High School.
$8,397
Per student
-30%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 73.0%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Preston Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preston Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~540 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Preston Jr High School
How many students attend Preston Jr High School?
Preston Jr High School has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Preston, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston Jr High School is 16.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preston Jr High School?
21.3% of students at Preston Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preston Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Preston Jr High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Preston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preston Jr High School?
Preston Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Preston Jr High School rank among public schools in Preston?
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Preston, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Preston on the city page.
Is Preston Jr High School a good school?
Preston Jr High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Preston Joint District?
Besides Preston Jr High School, Preston Joint District also operates Preston High School (679 students), Pioneer Elementary School (533 students), and Oakwood Elementary School (516 students). See the Preston Joint District district page for the complete list.
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